The surging Columbus Blue Jackets bring their impressive six-game winning streak to Madison Square Garden as they face off against the New York Rangers in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup on Saturday night.
The Blue Jackets have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, averaging 3.38 goals per game and notching 25 goals during their recent win streak, with the dynamic trio of Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov, and Kent Johnson leading the offensive charge.
The Rangers, currently sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with a 21-20-3 record, will look to counter with their star forward Artemi Panarin and the reliable goaltending of Igor Shesterkin, who has maintained a solid .907 save percentage this season.
While Columbus has shown remarkable offensive prowess, their defensive struggles, allowing 3.42 goals per game, could open the door for the Rangers to capitalize on home ice.
The contrast between Columbus's high-scoring offense and both teams' defensive challenges sets the stage for what could be an entertaining and unpredictable contest at the Garden.
As these Metropolitan Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams will be eager to improve their positioning in the tight playoff race, making this matchup one that hockey fans won't want to miss.
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: who will win?
For tonight's Rangers vs Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 63% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Columbus Blue Jackets: 63% win probability
- Outstanding recent momentum (Perfect 5-game streak: WWWWW)
- Superior offensive output (156 goals for, ranking among top in Eastern Conference)
- Higher points total (50 points in 45 games vs Rangers' 45 points in 44 games)
New York Rangers: 37% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWWL in last 5 games)
- Below-average goal scoring (129 goals in 44 games, lower than conference average)
- Negative goal differential (-8, with 129 GF vs 137 GA)
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New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds
| New York Rangers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -185 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +165 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Rangers have won 21 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 22 out of 45 matches this season.
- 3With 45 points, the New York Rangers holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4Columbus Blue Jackets's 50 points place them 7th in the rankings.
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets form
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets head to head
New York Rangers
67%
Columbus Blue Jackets
33%
Feb 29, 2024
New York Rangers
4 : 1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Feb 25, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets
4 : 2
New York Rangers
Nov 13, 2023
New York Rangers
4 : 3
Columbus Blue Jackets
Oct 14, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
5 : 3
New York Rangers
Apr 8, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
0 : 4
New York Rangers
Mar 28, 2023
New York Rangers
6 : 2
Columbus Blue Jackets
